Aircraft and aviation Books

This book provides a general introduction into aviation operations, covering all the relevant elements of this field and the interrelations between them.Numerous books have been written about aviation, but most are written by and for specialists, and...

The Story of American Aviation, written by Jim Ray, is a thrilling story of how the Airplane evolved and the part it has played in the War and Peacetime history of the United States of America. The work as a whole is directed towards a sound con­ception...

Unmanned aerial systems, popularly known as drones, have been in the news for all sorts of reasons-good and bad. The media has focussed equally on them for their use in hunting down terrorists and quickly eliminating them, as also for the inadvertent...

Am Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts war die Euphorie groß, dass die beginnende Luftschifffahrt noch größere Umwälzungen hervorrufen würde als Eisenbahn und Automobil. Die Möglichkeit, zumindest theoretisch jeden Ort der Erde mühelos erreichen zu können,...

Come along on an incredible journey where we had no idea where the adventures were. We just let the airplane take us there. The exciting part is, you never know what's next. As a ferry pilot, you don't get to choose what airplanes to fly, the...

After growing up in the cottonfields of west Texas, Dwayne Williams graduated from the U.S. Army's helicopter flight school and went on to fly over 16,000 flight hours during his 55-plus-year career. It all began when he became a helicopter gunship pilot...

Discover the evolution of aviation through six transformative decades in '20 West,' a captivating book where aerospace engineering and human emotion converge. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of aviation history, pilot experiences,...

Doctrine provides a military organization with unity of effort and a common philosophy, language, and purpose. This document is the Army's keystone doctrine for fighting and sustaining aviation brigades. This field manual (FM) is intended for all...

"It was a moment of revelation for me. I was seventeen when I learned to fly, just a stupid kid, and if I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't have done it. I didn't necessarily regret it, in fact quite the opposite; I love to fly. I love everything...

This book brings to its readers an exhilarating glimpse into a lifestyle no longer possible, but which is the stuff of dreams for many. In this book is adventure, excitement, despair, and joy. It details the saucy carefree life of an Alaskan bush pilot...

The How and Why of UFOs is the much anticipated sequel to Kenneth W. Behrendt's previous groundbreaking work on the subject, Secrets of UFO Technology. The present work begins with a detailed review of the revolutionary anti-mass field theory explanation...

This book is a guide that addressees social science research issues within the aviation industry. Studies involving human factors, personality, training systems evaluation, decision-making, crew resource management and situation awareness are used to...

This book provides a framework and tools to convert retailing concepts-from shopping to fulfillment. It is indispensable for all airline executives and senior managers, as well as airline and airport commercial managers. It will also be enormously...

Das Flugprincip (The Flight Principle) is a book about aviation written by German engineer and inventor Carl Buttenftedt. The book, first published in 1884, outlines Buttenftedt's theories on the principles of flight and includes detailed depictions of...

Written by E. Casse, this book explores the fascinating history of hot air balloons and their impact on society. From the Montgolfier brothers' early experiments to modern-day hot air balloon festivals, Casse provides a thorough and engaging account of...

Diese Ausgabe der Wiener Luftschiffer-Zeitung beschäftigt sich mit den neuesten Entwicklungen auf dem Gebiet der Luftfahrt. Es enthält zahlreiche Berichte über Ballonfahrten und Luftschiff-Expeditionen sowie technische Verbesserungen an Fluggeräten. Ein...

For more than eight decades, Wichita, Kansas has been recognized as the world's Air Capital, and there doesn't seem to be any other city that can make that claim. More than half of all the airplanes in the world were built in this prairie town of 360,000...

As a doctoral student, author Byron Cherry researched and studied the airline industry for two years. His case study outlines his findings and how passengers' perceptions of airline safety and airline security have changed since September 11, 2001...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Built as both a fighter-interceptor and fighter-bomber, the F-86 Sabre (sometimes called the Sabrejet) was one of the most widely-produced fighters of the Cold War. In December of 1950, three squadrons of Sabres were rushed into combat in Korea, where...

Originally published by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. as a promotional, The Story of the Airship chronicles the history and development of these great "silver cruisers of the sky." Filled with photos and authoritative text, the book springs from an...

Visionary designer Jack Northrop built a series of experimental "flying wing" aircraft both before and during WWII. The YB-35, a propeller-driven strategic bomber featuring the drag-reducing all-wing design, offered enormous payload capacity and terrific...

The XB-70 Valkyrie was an aircraft ahead of its time. Equipped with drooping wingtips, and designed with one of the highest lift-to-drag ratios in aviation history, the XB-70 challenged the known concepts of the flight envelope and demanded extraordinary...

No pilot has written about this unique career with such sincerity, honesty and wit.(Emmanuel Ukpong, British Airways Award Winner, Aviation Reporter of the Year 1991)The book is laid out in simple grammar devoid largely of aviation technical jargons and...

The photos in this edition are black and white.The needs of a true competition engine are quite different than those of the engine under the hood of a typical commuter car. From the basic design needs, to the base component materials, to the sizes of the...

Self-Reliant Pilot focuses on flying small taildragger aircraft and landing them in remote and challenging terrain in wild Alaska. It displays the inspiration of flying in Alaska, defining who are the incredible pilots that fly Alaska's backcountry and...

This book is focused on helping business travelers through the maze of air travel, car rentals, and hotel stays. Written by an Extreme Traveler, the book contains a wealth of information specifically designed to help business travelers understand air...

This is a book of first-person stories written by old pilots, those who flew the old airplanes in the old air force. These are personal stories of growing up in a different America, their lives before political correctness, back when airplanes were...

The four volumes of the encyclopedia of Cameroon aviation law are intended for students, lawyers, judges, scholars, and readers of all backgrounds with an interest in aviation law and to provide the definitive corpus of relevant national and regional...

Who knew the eyes of a young girl from the East coast of Africa would see the far corners of the world?Indian-African Nargis Gercke was born in the Kenyan town of Mombasa before her family moved to Dar-es-Salaam ("the haven of peace) in neighbouring...

This book contains a fascinating biography of the famous American explorer, Richard E. Byrd. It includes information on his life, his thrilling adventures, and his North Pole and trans-Atlantic flights, together with his plans for conquering the Atlantic...

The story of the culmination of my desire for powered paragliding flight. A brief insight of the designer, creator and test pilot Robert Shaw followed by the history of the development of his self-coined Eggmotor. This book gets into the nitty-gritty of...

Ever since man has taken to the air, flight has exerted a strong, almost irresistible, appeal on many to follow a life of flying-not only to allow it to be more than just a hobby, but to make it one's avocation. Many who have followed this call have...

In this concise and practical guide, Frederick Bedell provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the science of airplane flight. Drawing on his own experiences as a pilot and engineer, Bedell offers insights and techniques for mastering the...

Claude Grahame-White offers a comprehensive examination of the uses and potential of air power in a range of contexts. Drawing on his own experience as a pioneer aviator, Grahame-White explores the role of aircraft in war, exploration, and commerce. This...

This classic guide to aeronautical engineering provides a comprehensive overview of principles of flight and design for early fixed-wing aircraft. Chatley's accessible writing and in-depth knowledge make this book an essential resource for aviation buffs...

The thrilling account of the first successful flight across the Atlantic, made by a team of daring aviators in a pioneering plane.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as...

Seven decades after World War II, we now know that the margin between Allied victory and defeat was often narrower than many realized. The decisive actions of leaders, generals and war heroes have been well documented, but less well known are the...

In May of 1944, American airman Gerald E. Sorensen was shot down over Nazi occupied Belgium. The Belgian Resistance recovered Sorensen and sheltered him in the home of the Abeels family. Friendship between Sorensen and the Abeels blossomed and they...

The true story of one man's journey in missionary service and some of the challenges he faced managing a mission aviation program in Papua New Guinea for three years during 2005 - 2007. With many photographs included, it provides an historical...